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Must-Watch Psychological Horror & Thriller

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Not for the faint of heart, these movies dissolve your sense of reality and distort your mental perception while facing disturbing and frightening scenes.

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Get Out

Get Out

DVD - 2017

A young African-American visits his white girlfriend's parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a boiling point. A young African-American visits his white girlfriend's parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a boiling point. Show less

A young African-American visits his white girlfriend's parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a boiling point. A young African-American visits his white girlfriend's parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a boiling point. Show less

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Hereditary

Hereditary

DVD - 2018

A grieving family is haunted by tragic and disturbing occurrences. A grieving family is haunted by tragic and disturbing occurrences. Show less

A grieving family is haunted by tragic and disturbing occurrences. A grieving family is haunted by tragic and disturbing occurrences. Show less

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Smile

Smile

DVD - 2022

"After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that s...Show more "After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality." Show less

"After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that s...Show more "After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality." Show less

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Us

DVD - 2019

A family's serene beach vacation turns to chaos when their doppelgängers appear and begin to terrorize them. A family's serene beach vacation turns to chaos when their doppelgängers appear and begin to terrorize them. Show less

A family's serene beach vacation turns to chaos when their doppelgängers appear and begin to terrorize them. A family's serene beach vacation turns to chaos when their doppelgängers appear and begin to terrorize them. Show less

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Blair Witch

Blair Witch

DVD - 2017

After discovering a video showing what he believes to be his vanished sister Heather, James and a group of friends head to the forest believed to be inhabited by the Blair Witch. After discovering a video showing what he believes to be his vanished sister Heather, James and a group of friends head to the forest believed to be inhabited by the Blair Witch. Show less

After discovering a video showing what he believes to be his vanished sister Heather, James and a group of friends head to the forest believed to be inhabited by the Blair Witch. After discovering a video showing what he believes to be his vanished sister Heather, James and a group of friends head to the forest believed to be inhabited by the Blair Witch. Show less

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Annihilation

Annihilation

DVD - 2018

A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply. A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply. Show less

A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply. A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply. Show less

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Beau Is Afraid

Beau Is Afraid

DVD - 2023

A paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother in this bold and ingeniously depraved film from writer/director Ari Aster. A paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother in this bold and ingeniously depraved film from writer/director Ari Aster. Show less

A paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother in this bold and ingeniously depraved film from writer/director Ari Aster. A paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother in this bold and ingeniously depraved film from writer/director Ari Aster. Show less

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It Follows

It Follows

DVD - 2015

A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter. A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter. Show less

A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter. A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter. Show less

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The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man

DVD - 2020

When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. Show less

When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. Show less

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Synchronic

Synchronic

DVD - 2021

"When New Orleans paramedics and longtime best friends Steve and Dennis are called to a series of bizarre and gruesome accidents, they chalk it up to...Show more "When New Orleans paramedics and longtime best friends Steve and Dennis are called to a series of bizarre and gruesome accidents, they chalk it up to a mysterious new drug found at the scene. But after Dennis' oldest daughter disappears, Steve stumbles upon a terrifying truth about the supposed psychedelic that will challenge everything he knows about reality -- and the flow of time itself." Show less

"When New Orleans paramedics and longtime best friends Steve and Dennis are called to a series of bizarre and gruesome accidents, they chalk it up to...Show more "When New Orleans paramedics and longtime best friends Steve and Dennis are called to a series of bizarre and gruesome accidents, they chalk it up to a mysterious new drug found at the scene. But after Dennis' oldest daughter disappears, Steve stumbles upon a terrifying truth about the supposed psychedelic that will challenge everything he knows about reality -- and the flow of time itself." Show less

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Oculus

Oculus

DVD - 2014

A woman tries to exonerate her brother, who was convicted of murder, by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon. A woman tries to exonerate her brother, who was convicted of murder, by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon. Show less

A woman tries to exonerate her brother, who was convicted of murder, by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon. A woman tries to exonerate her brother, who was convicted of murder, by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon. Show less

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A Quiet Place

A Quiet Place

DVD - 2018

In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing. In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing. Show less

In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing. In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing. Show less

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Unsane

Unsane

DVD - 2018

A young woman is involuntarily committed to a mental institution, where she is confronted by her greatest fear - but is it real or a product of her delusion? A young woman is involuntarily committed to a mental institution, where she is confronted by her greatest fear - but is it real or a product of her delusion? Show less

A young woman is involuntarily committed to a mental institution, where she is confronted by her greatest fear - but is it real or a product of her delusion? A young woman is involuntarily committed to a mental institution, where she is confronted by her greatest fear - but is it real or a product of her delusion? Show less

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The Babadook

The Babadook

DVD - 2015

A single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home. A single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home. Show less

A single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home. A single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home. Show less

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Midsommar

Midsommar

DVD - 2019

A couple travels to Northern Europe to visit a rural hometown's fabled Swedish mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult. A couple travels to Northern Europe to visit a rural hometown's fabled Swedish mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult. Show less

A couple travels to Northern Europe to visit a rural hometown's fabled Swedish mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult. A couple travels to Northern Europe to visit a rural hometown's fabled Swedish mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult. Show less

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The Witch

The Witch

DVD - 2016

A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession. A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession. Show less

A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession. A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession. Show less

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Shutter Island

Shutter Island

DVD - 2010

In 1954, a U.S. Marshal investigates the disappearance of a murderer who escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane. In 1954, a U.S. Marshal investigates the disappearance of a murderer who escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane. Show less

In 1954, a U.S. Marshal investigates the disappearance of a murderer who escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane. In 1954, a U.S. Marshal investigates the disappearance of a murderer who escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane. Show less

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Malignant

Malignant

DVD - 2021

Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities. Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities. Show less

Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities. Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities. Show less

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Split

Split

DVD - 2017

Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct personalities. They must try to escape before the apparent emergence of a frightful new 24th. Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct personalities. They must try to escape before the apparent emergence of a frightful new 24th. Show less

Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct personalities. They must try to escape before the apparent emergence of a frightful new 24th. Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct personalities. They must try to escape before the apparent emergence of a frightful new 24th. Show less

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The Killing of A Sacred Deer

The Killing of A Sacred Deer

DVD - 2018

Steven, a charismatic surgeon, is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart, when the behavior of a teenage boy he has taken under his wing turns sinister. Steven, a charismatic surgeon, is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart, when the behavior of a teenage boy he has taken under his wing turns sinister. Show less

Steven, a charismatic surgeon, is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart, when the behavior of a teenage boy he has taken under his wing turns sinister. Steven, a charismatic surgeon, is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart, when the behavior of a teenage boy he has taken under his wing turns sinister. Show less

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The Gift

The Gift

DVD - 2015

A married couple, Simon and Robyn, run into Gordo, an old classmate. Things take a turn when Gordo begins to drop in unannounced at their house and inundates them with mysterious gifts. A married couple, Simon and Robyn, run into Gordo, an old classmate. Things take a turn when Gordo begins to drop in unannounced at their house and inundates them with mysterious gifts. Show less

A married couple, Simon and Robyn, run into Gordo, an old classmate. Things take a turn when Gordo begins to drop in unannounced at their house and inundates them with mysterious gifts. A married couple, Simon and Robyn, run into Gordo, an old classmate. Things take a turn when Gordo begins to drop in unannounced at their house and inundates them with mysterious gifts. Show less

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The Shining

The Shining

DVD - 2007

Based off of Stephen King's novel, this classic psychological mystery follows Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) as he becomes the winter caretaker at the iso...Show more Based off of Stephen King's novel, this classic psychological mystery follows Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) as he becomes the winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel. Jack and his family have a difficult time settling in with all of the dark secrets going on at the hotel and Jack's writer's block doesn't seem to be getting any better! Show less

Based off of Stephen King's novel, this classic psychological mystery follows Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) as he becomes the winter caretaker at the iso...Show more Based off of Stephen King's novel, this classic psychological mystery follows Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) as he becomes the winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel. Jack and his family have a difficult time settling in with all of the dark secrets going on at the hotel and Jack's writer's block doesn't seem to be getting any better! Show less

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Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko

DVD - 2002

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes. After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes. Show less

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes. After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes. Show less

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Black Swan

Black Swan

DVD - 2011

A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake". A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake". Show less

A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake". A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake". Show less

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The Sixth Sense

The Sixth Sense

DVD - 2000

M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough movie finds child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) working with a young boy that claims he sees ghosts. As ...Show more M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough movie finds child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) working with a young boy that claims he sees ghosts. As Dr. Crowe tries to uncover the truth about Cole's abilities, the child helps him reconcile his relationship with his distant wife. Show less

M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough movie finds child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) working with a young boy that claims he sees ghosts. As ...Show more M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough movie finds child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) working with a young boy that claims he sees ghosts. As Dr. Crowe tries to uncover the truth about Cole's abilities, the child helps him reconcile his relationship with his distant wife. Show less

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